LataraSpeaksTruth+FollowREMEMBERING HELEN MARTINHelen Martin was born in 1909… before the Harlem Renaissance, before the Great Migration, and before Black entertainment truly existed. She lived through almost every major shift of the twentieth century and still showed up on our screens like she had energy to spare. Most of us know her as Ms. Pearl from 227, the neighbor with the unforgettable attitude. But her career stretched far beyond that. She appeared in Hollywood Shuffle, Boomerang, House Party 2, and Don’t Be a Menace, turning small roles into scenes people still laugh about today. Helen Martin worked well into her seventies and eighties, proving age never dimmed her talent. She passed in 2000 at ninety years old, leaving behind a legacy that reached across generations. Gone, but never forgotten. A legend whose life stretched across nearly a century. Remembering Helen Martin and the history she carried into every role. #HelenMartin #BlackEntertainmentHistory #227 #MsPearl #ClassicTV #IconicRoles #GoneButNotForgotten #NewsBreakCommunity #LataraSpeaksTruth4400168Share
Jorge Figueroa+FollowA Christmas classic written by LA teensImagine your favorite holiday TV episode being written by a group of high school students! That’s exactly what happened with Bewitched’s “Sisters at Heart,” which tackled racism and friendship in a way that still resonates today. The episode, a favorite of star Elizabeth Montgomery, was crafted by 26 students from Thomas Jefferson High in Los Angeles. Their unique perspective brought fresh honesty to the story, earning the show a special Emmy. More than 50 years later, their names still roll in the credits. It’s a powerful reminder of how young voices can shape pop culture and spark real conversations. What other shows could use this kind of collaboration? #Education #Bewitched #ClassicTV11Share
